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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 143808" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>Never thought of cats as Aspies, but it makes perfect sense. </p><p> </p><p>I definitely have food issues. If it can't get past my nose, it doesn't go down my throat. I've always been that way. I also truly dislike soft, mushy foods. It took me about 35 years to accept the fact that I have to eat mashed potatoes without making a face at them first. Just the thought of something that soft makes my throat tighten. But I can tolerate some soft foods if I have to. Smells I can't get around. I truly gag if I have to put something in my mouth my nose doesn't like. </p><p> </p><p>I was lucky -- my parents let me eat what I wanted. Something tells me my mom got the message when I spit stewed spinach at her in my high chair (stored it in my cheeks until they couldn't hold anymore and then let loose). I was asked to take a bite of new foods but if I said it stunk, I didn't even have to try it. Mushy stuff had to be tested once.</p><p> </p><p>Sensory issues are no fun whether on the spectrum or not. They really do affect you and stop you from doing things others take for granted (like eating mashed potatoes without wanting to throw up or being an adult who loathes bell peppers because they S T I N K. (Boy, am I glad I think garlic smells yummy! Imagine hating jello and pudding and the looks you get from other kids because you can't touch those things. Ditto hot cereals. And the operative word is CAN'T, not won't.</p><p> </p><p>So, if you have a picky eater, I agree with the article. Don't force them or shame them. Kids aren't difficult to make your life harder. They're difficult because the smell, feel, whatever is harder to tolerate than your displeasure. If most kids could please their parents, especially in food issues, they would.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 143808, member: 3626"] Never thought of cats as Aspies, but it makes perfect sense. I definitely have food issues. If it can't get past my nose, it doesn't go down my throat. I've always been that way. I also truly dislike soft, mushy foods. It took me about 35 years to accept the fact that I have to eat mashed potatoes without making a face at them first. Just the thought of something that soft makes my throat tighten. But I can tolerate some soft foods if I have to. Smells I can't get around. I truly gag if I have to put something in my mouth my nose doesn't like. I was lucky -- my parents let me eat what I wanted. Something tells me my mom got the message when I spit stewed spinach at her in my high chair (stored it in my cheeks until they couldn't hold anymore and then let loose). I was asked to take a bite of new foods but if I said it stunk, I didn't even have to try it. Mushy stuff had to be tested once. Sensory issues are no fun whether on the spectrum or not. They really do affect you and stop you from doing things others take for granted (like eating mashed potatoes without wanting to throw up or being an adult who loathes bell peppers because they S T I N K. (Boy, am I glad I think garlic smells yummy! Imagine hating jello and pudding and the looks you get from other kids because you can't touch those things. Ditto hot cereals. And the operative word is CAN'T, not won't. So, if you have a picky eater, I agree with the article. Don't force them or shame them. Kids aren't difficult to make your life harder. They're difficult because the smell, feel, whatever is harder to tolerate than your displeasure. If most kids could please their parents, especially in food issues, they would. [/QUOTE]
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